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LV04 VDZ

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,281 mi
Last recorded83,281 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 VDZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 83,281 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 83,229 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 76,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 70,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust clamp missing and in poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2017 64,335 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 64,317 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 64,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,529 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 49,550 miles

rear exhaust deterioted

Pass 29 May 2013 41,339 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,662 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 33,336 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 May 2011 33,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steering warning light on

Pass 28 May 2010 30,084 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit.

Fail 28 May 2010 30,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit.

Pass 28 May 2009 27,288 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2008 23,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,513 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 20,416 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?

Based on 1,821,354 MOT tests across 128,867 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,123
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
128,867
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66,636
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,798
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19,354
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14,650
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,270
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LV04 VDZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 51,788 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Panda fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66,636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV04 VDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Panda typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LV04 VDZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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